ACTION
The OFAH employs a team of professional staff to review policy proposals, changes to regulations and legislation and any other initiatives or programs to advocate for Ontario’s natural resources and the rights and traditions of anglers and hunters. Your Federation responds to proposed changes that could affect fish and wildlife conservation and angling and hunting opportunities. The OFAH represents members on various access issues through the OFAH Land Use/Access/Trails Advisory Committee. Listed below are examples of your OFAH hard at work on lands and access issues.
Official Submissions
May 10, 2024 Town of Marathon Boat Launch Fees Increase
Dec 1, 2023 OFAH Letter of Endorsement for the Highlands Corridor
Oct 23, 2023 Floating accommodations in the Trent Severn Waterway
Oct 18, 2023 ERO #019-7378 Protecting Black Ash and its habitat under the Endangered Species Act, 2007
Sep 5, 2023 ERO# 019-6666 Developing a management plan for Bigwind Lake Provincial Park
Aug 18, 2023 ERO #019-7356
Aug 14, 2023 Bradford Bypass: Updated Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report
Jan 4, 2023 Algonquin Land Claim – additions to Ontario’s Provincial Park and Conservation Reserve System
Dec 19, 2022 ERO 019-6161 Conserving Ontario’s Natural Heritage
Nov 22, 2022 ERO 019-6160 OFAH comments on the proposed updates to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System
Oct 27, 2022 ERO 019-4868 OFAH supports the creation of Alfred Bog Provincial Park
July 8, 2022 OFAH comments on the Draft Federal Sustainable Development Strategy 2022-2026
June 25, 2022 OFAH comments on the multi-species action plan for Rouge National Urban Park of Canada
Apr 30, 2022 ERO 019-5072 OFAH comments on Egan Chutes Provincial Park Management Plan
Apr 22, 2022 ERO 019-4803 Ideas for adding more Urban River Valleys
Apr 19, 2022 ERO 019-5119 OFAH provides input for floating accommodations on waterways
Mar 11, 2022 Multi-stakeholder letter: Re: Ontario’s Natural Resource Users say Public Forest Road Infrastructure Key Ask for Ontario’s 2022-23 Budget
Mar 11, 2022 ERO 019-4922 Proposed changes for personal harvest of forest resources on Crown Land
Mar 7, 2022 ERO 019-4597 Proposal to create a conservation reserve along the south shore of Prince Edward County
Feb 24, 2022 ERO 019-4610 Regulatory & policy proposals (Phase 2) under the Conservation Authorities Act
Feb 10, 2022 Bradford Bypass Project – County Rd 4 Draft Early Works Report
Jan 18, 2022 ERO 019-4093 Amending the Darlington Provincial Park Management Plan to allow for management of native species
Aug 12, 2021 Orillia Mayor responds to OFAH concerns about their COVID-19 Waterfront Parking & Boat Launch Program
Aug 9, 2021 OFAH voices concerns with Orillia’s COVID-19 Waterfront Parking & Boat Launch Program
Jul 12, 2021 OFAH comments on the Draft Management Plan for Point Pelee National Park
Jun 25, 2021 ERO 019-2986 Regulatory proposals (phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act
Apr 1, 2021 ERO 019-3233 Proposed changes to Minister’s zoning orders & the Planning Act
Mar 9, 2021 ERO 019-0414 and 019-0417 Fire Management Policy for Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves
Dec 16, 2020 ERO 019-2636 Proposal to streamline authorizations for species at risk
Nov 24, 2020 ERO 019-1608 OFAH comments on a renewed approach to allocating registered traplines
Sept 2, 2020 OFAH requests improvements to the Crown Land Use Atlas (CLUPA)
May 14, 2020 ERO 019-1468 Proposed Agricultural Land Use Amendment for Hearst and Kapuskasing
Feb 14, 2020 ERO 019-0715 Revisions to Forest Manuals Under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act
Feb 12, 2020 ERO 019-1006 Independent Forest Audits Under the Crown Forest Sustainability Act
Feb 12, 2020 ERO 019-1005 Managing Forest Pests in Ontario
Nov 28, 2019 Bill 136 – An Act to enact the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019
Nov 27, 2019 ERO 019-0774 and 019-0732 Bill 132 Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019
July 9, 2019 Zoning Policy & Regulations for Canada’s National Marine Conservation Areas
May 17, 2019 ERO 013-4992 Focusing Conservation Authority development permits on the protection of people and property
May 17, 2019 ERO 013-5018 Modernizing Conservation Authority Operations Bill 108 Schedule 2
May 16, 2019 ERO 013-5033 OFAH comments on Bill 108 and proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act
May 3, 2019 ERO 013-4408 Amethyst Highlands Fish & Wildlife Enhanced Management Area
Jan 20, 2019 ERO 013-4293 OFAH comments on Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competetiveness Act, 2018
Mar 7, 2018 Protecting Water for Future Generations: Growing the Greenbelt
Mar 5, 2018 Crown Forest Management and Species At Risk in Ontario
Jan 22, 2018 Ecological Integrity in Ontario’s Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves
Oct 16, 2017 Algonquin Land Claim – Environmental Evaluation Report
Oct 10, 2017 EBR 013-1208 OFAH comments on adjusting certain Public Lands Act admin fees
Jul 30, 2017 EBR 013-0561 OFAH comments on proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act
Jul 25, 2017 EBR 013-0487 OFAH comments on changes to the fishing and hunting licensing system
Jul 6, 2017 EBR 011-2469 OFAH comments on the Slate Islands Park Mgmt Plan
Jun 29, 2017 EBR PB06E2023 OFAH comments on the Quetico Park Management Plan
May 15, 2017 EBR 013-0211 OFAH comments on Free Occupancy under the Public Lands Act
Mar 13, 2017 EBR 012-9499 OFAH comments on MNRF’s Climate Adaptation Strategy (Naturally Resilient)
Jan 23, 2017 EBR 012-8685 OFAH comments on Crown Forest carbon storage discussion paper
Jan 19, 2017 EBR 012-8234 OFAH comments on the Development of the Safe Harbour Policy under the ESA
Dec 16, 2016 EBR 012-8443 OFAH comments on the Aggregate Resources and Mining Modernization Act (Schedule 1, Bill 39)
Dec 15, 2016 EBR 012-8840 OFAH comments on “Planning Ontario’s Energy Future – A Discussion Guide to Start the Conversation”
Nov 16, 2016 EBR 012-7675 OFAH comments on A Wetland conservation Strategy for Ontario
Nov 7, 2016 EBR 012-8002 OFAH review of the Environmental Bill of Rights
Oct 31, 2016 EBR 012-7228 OFAH participates in review of the Amended Niagara Escarpment Conservation Plan
Oct 31, 2016 EBR 012-7194 OFAH comments on the proposed growth plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Oct 31, 2016 EBR 012-7195 OFAH comments on the proposed Greenbelt Plan
Oct 31, 2016 EBR 012-7197 OFAH comments on proposed Conservation Plan for the Oak Ridges Moraine
Sept 8, 2016 EBR 012-7583 OFAH responds to proposed priorities for the Conservation Authorities Act Review-“Conserving Our Future”
July 18, 2016 EBR012-7619 OFAH comments on boundary changes and land use for Killbear Provincial Park
Jun 29, 2016 EBR012-7458 OFAH comments on developing an Agriculture, Aquaculture and Food Processing Strategy for Northern Ontario
Jun 23, 2016 OFAH comments on the federal Sustainable Development Strategy
April 21, 2016 OFAH and members dissatisfied with CLUPA information (Crown Land Use Policy Atlas)
March 8, 2016 OFAH comments on proposed changes to Forest Management Planning manuals for Ontario
March 7, 2016 OFAH comments on the Draft Ontario Pollinator Health Action Plan EBR#012-6393
Feb 29, 2016 OFAH reviews the (5-year) Presqu’ile Islands Management Plan WRT cormorants
Dec 15, 2015 OFAH comments on the proposal to modernize and strengthen the Aggregate Resources Act
Oct 19, 2015 OFAH comments on the Conservation Authorities Act Review EBR#012-4509
Apr 17, 2015 Changes to the boundaries of La Verendrye and Pigeon River provincial parks to add acquired lands EBR#012-3329
Apr 13, 2015 OFAH comments on off road vehicle safety in Ontario ATV, UTV,ORV
Apr 13, 2015 OFAH remains vigilant in holding governments accountable on the Algonquin Land Claim
Apr 7, 2015 Magpie Forest 2009-2019 Forestry Management Plan Phase 2 Planned Operations
Feb 23, 2015 OFAH requests action on long-standing lack of information on the Algonquin Land Claim
Jan 22, 2015 Land use planning for all provincial unregulated Crown lands & waters in Wawa District EBR#PB06E2025
Dec 22, 2014 Forest Management Plan for the Magpie forest for the 10-year period EBR#012-2119
Aug 29, 2014 OFAH comments: Tool kit for ecological flows and waterpower
Aug 11, 2014 OFAH urges MNRF to look at all options to keep the Abitibi trestle bridge (Iroquois Falls) open
Jul 25, 2014 Murray Marsh draft management strategy review
Sept 30, 2014 Independent forest audit modernization: key policy proposals EBR#012-2384
Sept 15, 2014 Letter of support to maintain access to public boat launch to Stoney & Clear lakes
Jan 24, 2014 Presqu’ile Provincial Park management plan amendment EBR#012-0486
Dec 5, 2013 Provincial Parks wildlife management: a call for a proactive approach
Nov 26, 2013 Quetico Provincial Park Management Plan review EBR#PB06E2023
Sept 11, 2011 CLUAH – Land use planning for all provincial unregulated Crown lands and waters in the Wawa district EBR#PB06E2025
Where we Stand
- Fish, wildlife and Crown land renewable resources are public assets
- Meaningful public participation in Crown resource decisions must be provided
- Access planning is fundamental in managing our resources and creating quality recreational experiences
- Access planning for Crown land must be based on multiple uses
- The OFAH opposes the closure of boat launches and municipal shoreline and road allowances that provide public access to Crown lands and waters
- Anyone who destroys public access to protect personal interests must be subject to prosecution
Committee Involvement
OFAH Land Use/Access/Trails Advisory Committee Algonquin Park Forest Certification Advisory Group Provincial Falconry Advisory Committee Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Stakeholder Advisory Group McLaughlin Bay Restoration Strategy Steering Committee